520 Root St, New Lenox, IL 60451
OFF MARKET

520 Root St
New Lenox, IL 60451

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,000 sqft

$361,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,571/mo*
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$361,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,571/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,000 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School4 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1952
Living Area
2,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$181
Parking
Garage

Description

This single-family home is located at 520 Root St, New Lenox, IL. 520 Root St is in New Lenox, IL and in ZIP code 60451. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,000 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1952.
520 Root St, New Lenox, IL 60451 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,000 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $166,500 on Jan 24, 1995. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $361,600, with a rent estimate of $2,907/month.

Home Details for 520 Root St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: OtherLawnPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952Year Updated: 1987
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Price History for 520 Root St

DatePriceEventSource
01/24/1995$166,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in New Lenox

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$455K
$12.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$208
$5MoM
Available listings
96
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$7,310
Assessment$318,243
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 520 Root St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
715 Root St, New Lenox, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$350,000
08/11/25
3
2
2,514
305 Poplar Ln, New Lenox, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$399,900
01/07/26
3
2
1,700
125 Kimber Dr, New Lenox, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$440,000
02/22/26
3
2
2,000
203 Fir St, New Lenox, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$330,000
12/04/25
2
2
1,032
121 Kimber Dr, New Lenox, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$395,000
12/16/25
4
2
2,004
137 Kimber Dr, New Lenox, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$355,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,500
144 1st Ave, New Lenox, IL
0.56
Single-Family Home
$330,000
07/06/26
3
1.5
1,704
224 Hauser Ct, New Lenox, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$380,000
12/04/25
3
2
2,056
234 Haines Ave, New Lenox, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$539,000
02/02/26
3
2
1,800
217 Aspen Dr, New Lenox, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$416,000
10/24/25
3
2.5
2,149

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about New Lenox

At least 198 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say parking is easy

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say it's quiet

  • 76 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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    "Very dog friendly. Many dogs being walked all over the town everyday. Sidewalks are plentiful as are walking trails and parks. "
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    "There’s sidewalks in our subdivision. Dogs need to be on leashes. And most all yards are fenced But houses close to each other "
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